1
as in reverse
a change in status for the worse usually temporarily
the company's long-term strategy is sound, and they should be able to weather this latest reversal
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as in turnaround
a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite
parents need to be consistent in their discipline policy, as reversals will only undermine the whole process
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Recent Examples of reversal
This is a dramatic reversal from eight years ago, during the advent of the first Trump Administration, when social media instantly became a battleground, and closely following politics was cast as a civic duty.
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Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2025
The figures are a stark reversal from the period before Biden signed the executive order targeting asylum when crossings soared to record levels, reaching as high as 250,000 in one month.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2025
The United States and Russia agreed in high-level talks Tuesday to re-establish embassy staffing in a reversal of American policy by President Donald Trump, fueling fears in Kyiv and building up Moscow's hopes of re-entering the international mainstream.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 18 Feb. 2025
The reversal decision, which Oliver had been advocating for, was made after data analysis didn’t reveal a significant increase in Max viewership after implementing the delay, sources said.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
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Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2025
The figures are a stark reversal from the period before Biden signed the executive order targeting asylum when crossings soared to record levels, reaching as high as 250,000 in one month.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2025
The United States and Russia agreed in high-level talks Tuesday to re-establish embassy staffing in a reversal of American policy by President Donald Trump, fueling fears in Kyiv and building up Moscow's hopes of re-entering the international mainstream.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 18 Feb. 2025
The reversal decision, which Oliver had been advocating for, was made after data analysis didn’t reveal a significant increase in Max viewership after implementing the delay, sources said.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reversal
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Throwing our economic growth in reverse by imposing harmful tariffs and repealing existing laws will only leave the U.S. auto industry in the dust.—
Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The woman woke up, put the vehicle in reverse and tried to flee, police said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Feb. 2025
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And having put out five albums (plus a few EPs, covers and other tunes) in less than six years, the quick turnaround is effectively par for the course for the trio.—
Josh Chesler,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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City officials clarified Tuesday that the swift turnaround is because of the city’s 90-day deadline to finish accounting for the 2024 fiscal year that ended Dec. 31.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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The setback has led to a period of reflection and redefinition as many members feel disconnected and betrayed.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Despite the setback, McRae took the situation in stride.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2025
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This story was updated to reflect Citadel’s denial of having any interest in purchasing the townhouses from the receivership.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to the stunt world, today’s action genre has become an assertion of humanity, instead of a denial of it.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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The turnabout has created a pleasing narrative for those aggrieved at scientific governance.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Webster, a leading expert on firearm policy at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, said the turnabout has been stunning.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Britain is not the only country pressed into making a volte-face.—
London Business School,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The realities of Putin’s momentum, coupled with Washington’s volte-face, have led to a clear mood shift in Kyiv.—
Daryna Mayer,
NBC News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Roche said that the Trump administration’s about-face on Ukraine dramatically increases the risk of Chinese military action against Taiwan.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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The about-face followed criticism from the families of first responders to the attacks who were frustrated that research into the long-term effects of toxins from the debris would be halted.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Taking small steps toward dating and being open to new experiences can help break the cycle of hesitation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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But as the weeks passed, Minnie's initial hesitation turned into affection.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reversal. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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